hypothalamus and appetite control Flashcards

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What are the anterior, superior, posterior, caudal and lateral (caudal and rostral) borders of the hypothalamus?

A
Anterior = lamina terminalis
Superior = hypothalamic sulcus 
Posterior = Mammillary bodies
LATERALLY:
Caudal = posterior limb
Lateral = substantia innominate
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NPY/AgRP neurons release what hormone? and what effect does its release have on appetite?

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NPY/AgRP release Ghrelin which inhibits satiety (leptin release) therefore promoting hunger to second order neurons in the brain.

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